Flexible cushioning pads, items incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 10, 2017
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Aug 11, 2011
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Aug 11, 2010
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. In one embodiment, an exemplary cushioning pad includes a first channel comprising a thickness and a width. The first channel includes a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, which is at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer. The cushioning region is disposed adjacent to the first channel, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first channel. The cushioning region further includes a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. A groove may be defined in the upper surface of the cushioning region, with a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region and greater than the thickness of the first channel.
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- 2011 Application Filing Year
- A41D Class
- 423 Applications Filed
- 299 Patents Issued To-Date
- 70.69 % Issued To-Date
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